Wednesday, July 30, 2014
More Is Never Enough
What is is plenty, but more is never enough.
Labels:
ambition,
contentment,
discontent,
greed,
happiness,
plenty,
taoism,
unhappiness,
zen
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My daily aphorisms. Reflections on life, death, beauty, change, love, happiness, etc., written in a poetic and whimsical style.
So true, especially in the days of voracious consumerism.
ReplyDeleteThe unsatisfiable hunger for more is one of humanities greatest sicknesses.
ReplyDeleteThat is human nature, we are never satisfied, but that is also beautiful as we always push ourselves to progress :)
ReplyDeleteAnd enough is no more!
ReplyDeleteGood one, Marty. More in never enough because it just leads to wanting more, it’s often the root of discontent. As you so aptly put it, “what is is plenty.”
ReplyDeleteSo true & insightful.
ReplyDeleteSo true. I think so much discontentment arises from fear of the unknown, always worrying about what's going to happen tomorrow, and not just being able to enjoy the moment at hand. Great aphorism, Marty!
ReplyDeleteVery true indeed.As humans we will never be satisfied.
ReplyDeleteMore than enough is like obesity. A little here, add a little more there, and the next thing...... you're more than stuffed....
ReplyDeleteFor me trying to be grateful for what I have seems to help but sometimes it's hard to do.
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